EIN 59-0730067

Lakeland Christian School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
298
State
Year formed
1954
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Lakeland Christian School educates students from K4-12th grade in the light of God's Word, equipping them for lifelong learning, leadership, service and worship. As one of the nation's premier private Christian schools with over 1,000 students, it is also one of the oldest and largest non-public schools in west central Florida.
Total revenues
$22,667,518
2023
Total expenses
$19,203,286
2023
Total assets
$70,020,015
2023
Num. employees
298
2023

Program areas at Lakeland Christian School

Lakeland Christian School is one of the nation's premier private Christian schools. The institution was founded in 1954 and has over 1,000 students, making it one of the oldest and largest non-public k4-12th grade schools in west central Florida. Hallmarks of lcs include challenging academics, championship athletics, and award-winning fine arts. The School's primary distinctive, though, is the biblical worldview that permeates every facet of School life. Lcs is non-denominational, and School families represent more than 160 local churches. Continued on schedule olcs is governed by a 12-member board of directors and is accredited by the association of Christian schools international (acsi), the Florida council of independent schools (fcis), and cognia.all faculty members maintain professional certification in their fields. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13.5:1. 42% of the faculty hold master's degrees and 31% have taught at lcs for 10 years or more. The test scores of lcs students consistently exceed local, state, and national averages. Lcs offers 18 advanced placement and honors courses and 15 dual enrollment classes and 96% of its graduates pursue college.the School provides 37 athletic teams in 18 sports, for grades six through twelve. Lcs has won 27 state titles and has captured 26 runner-up awards. 65% of secondary students participate in athletics. The outstanding fine arts program encompasses nearly 500 students. The School produces a major musical each year, including students from across grade levels. Lcs also provides private piano lessons for more than 150 students. The band and choir programs consistently garner statewide honors.

Who funds Lakeland Christian School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Harrell Family CharitiesBuilding Fund$3,025,000
George Jenkins FoundationFirst Installment of 3-year Grant for Scholarships$200,000
Morrow Family FoundationCapital/building Gifts$200,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Lakeland Christian School

NameTitleCompensation
Matthew GreenChief Financial Officer$116,973
Bryant BlackHead of School$0
Matthew DiazDirector of Advancement$114,350
Matt GreenPast Chief Financial Officer / Business Manager$110,048
Michael SlighPast Head of School$212,515
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Lakeland Christian School

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,969,328
Program services$18,075,862
Investment income and dividends$478,668
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$3,657
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-47,822
Net income from fundraising events$-33,948
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$27,382
Miscellaneous revenues$194,391
Total revenues$22,667,518

Form 990s for Lakeland Christian School

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-15990View PDF
2022-062022-11-14990View PDF
2021-062021-11-05990View PDF
2020-062021-02-26990View PDF
2019-062020-02-10990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Morrow Family Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $3,025,000 from Harrell Family Charities
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1111 Forest Park St
Lakeland, FL 33803
Metro area
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
County
Polk County, FL
Website URL
lcsonline.org/ 
Phone
(863) 688-2771
IRS details
EIN
59-0730067
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1954
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B24: Elementary School
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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